Polygon PoS Bridge
The official bridge to transfer assets to and from the Polygon PoS network.
Overview
The Polygon PoS Bridge is the official, canonical bridge for transferring assets from the Ethereum mainnet to the Polygon Proof-of-Stake sidechain. It is a core piece of infrastructure for the Polygon ecosystem, allowing users to move ERC tokens and NFTs to the low-fee, high-speed Polygon environment. It offers two modes: the PoS Bridge and the Plasma Bridge, with the PoS Bridge being the most commonly used.
✨ Key Features
- Official, canonical bridge for Polygon PoS
- Trustless and secure
- Supports ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155 tokens
- Two bridge types: PoS and Plasma
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Official and most secure method for Ethereum-Polygon transfers
- Trustless design based on the chain's own security
- Directly supported by the Polygon foundation
Unique Value: Provides the highest level of security for moving assets between Ethereum and Polygon, as it is the canonical bridge secured by the Polygon network's own validators.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Bridging ETH, USDC, and other major ERC-20 tokens from Ethereum to Polygon.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Fast transfers (withdrawals can take time)
- Bridging between Polygon and other L2s or L1s (it only connects to Ethereum).
🏆 Alternatives
While third-party bridges offer speed and convenience, the official Polygon bridge offers greater security and trustlessness, as it does not introduce any additional third-party trust assumptions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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